Engagement: Jessica + Joe (+2) | Bear Mountain State Park, Hudson Valley, New York

I love these photos.  I've shot at Bear Mountain tons of times, and it is always fun for me to walk around and challenge myself to find some new light or a new tucked away spot.  It wasn't hard with Jessica and Joe - we started out doing some family photos with their little girl and new (and tiny!) baby.  So cool to document families - they change so quickly.  After the kids were sick of that :), I spent some time with Jessica and Joe alone and love the results.  Check out a few of my favorites below, it was hard to narrow it down!  They are getting married at the Round House at Beacon Falls this fall (one of the best venues around), it is going to be awesome.  Have a great afternoon everyone!

Portrait: Krystle + 1 little Anthony | Hudson Valley Newborn Photography

There is nothing better to me than photographing phases of life.  It makes me feel so lucky and honored that I get to document such enormous and amazing life changes.  I first met Krystle and Anthony when I took their engagement photos at Millbrook Winery.  Then, the awesomeness that was their wedding happened at Patriot Hills. And now, I am so psyched to post some photos of their little new bundle, baby Anthony.  Amazing.  A month or so ago, I shot some photos of adorably pregnant Krystle (in the snow!) and now, little Anthony is here.  The newborn stage goes incredibly fast (my little guy is three months now and he has been out of that stage for about 2 months now!), in another month, it will be hard to believe he was this tiny.  Thanks for the honor, guys - see you soon :)

Portrait: Ryan

I love spending the morning meeting a new little guy, especially when he is the new little addition to one of my favorite couples, Kim & John.  So awesome being a part of the next chapter.   He is completely adorable, and, check out some of his expressions (pretty cute and pretty amazing for a week old!). So many congratulations guys, thanks for having me over!

Happy Friday all - make it a good one!

Portrait: Sophia

Good morning everyone!  I'm so excited to share some photos of the adorable Sophia this morning! Jen + Jason (of former wedding fame!) welcomed this little girl into their family a few weeks ago and I couldn't wait to take her picture!  She was so great for us - a little awake time, spent some time outside, and even slept a bit towards the end - just a perfect little lady :).  So good to see you guys again - hope you love these (and put them in the baby book!!!)!